Pork Giniling
Pork giniling is a hearty Filipino ground pork stew simmered with tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers, often sweetened with raisins for a comforting, home-style dish.
Prep Time8 minutes mins
Cook Time21 minutes mins
Course: Pork Recipe
Cuisine: Filipino
Keyword: easy pork stew, Filipino ground pork, giniling recipe, giniling with vegetables, pork giniling, pork giniling recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 538kcal
Author: Manny
- 1/2 kilo ground pork
- 3 pcs ripe tomatoes chopped
- 1 pc potatoes cubed
- 1 pc small carrot cubed
- 2 pc small bell peppers slice into squares
- 1/4 cup green peas
- 1 tsp raisins
- 2 pc small onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
- black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp cooking oil
How to Cook Pork Giniling
Heat cooking oil in a pan and sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
Add the chopped tomatoes and saute until the tomatoes are soft.
Add the ground pork and stir until it changes in color. Then add soy sauce, oyster sauce and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute then add 1 cup of water.
Cover and simmer in low heat for 15 minutes. Then add potatoes and carrots. Stir then cover and simmer until the potatoes are tender.
Add the green peas, bell peppers and raisins. Stir to distribute the veggies with the ground pork.
Season with patis and add more according to your preferred taste. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more and turn off heat.
Serve hot with cooked rice or bread if desired.
Cooking Tips:
Sauté Slowly for Depth of Flavor
Take your time when sautéing garlic, onions, and tomatoes—this step sets the flavor foundation. Let the onions turn translucent and the tomatoes break down fully to release their natural sweetness. Rushing this part can leave the dish tasting flat instead of rich and savory.
Cut Vegetables Evenly for Perfect Texture
Chop your potatoes and carrots into uniform, small cubes so they cook evenly and blend well with the ground meat. This ensures every spoonful has a good mix of textures and flavors. Uneven cuts can leave you with undercooked or mushy bits that throw off the whole dish.
Don’t Skip the Simmering
After adding the sauces and water, let the mixture simmer over low heat to give the pork time to absorb all the seasonings. This slow cooking helps meld the flavors and tenderize the meat. Cutting the simmering time short often results in a dish that tastes rushed and underdeveloped.
Nutrition Notes:
Calorie and other nutrition information is derived from HappyFolks.Com recipe nutrition calculator. The percent daily value (%DV) is based on a daily 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition Information:
Amount per Serving:500g, Calories:538kcal, From fat:310, Total fat:34.5g, Saturated Fat:11.2g, Trans Fat:0g, Cholesterol: 92mg, Sodium: 1058g, Total Carbohydrate: 30g, Dietary Fiber: 6g, Sugars: 8g, Protein: 27g, Vitamin A: 84%, Vitamin C: 142%, Calcium: 8%, Iron: 15% 